kith (kith1066)

Race #47

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Official speed 89.31 wpm (53.21 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 21, 2011 5:24:42am UTC
Race Finish January 21, 2011 5:25:35am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Points 0.00
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